Diesel Mechanic II

First Student; East Aurora (NY); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company-paid ASE testing

CDL Class B training

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Hiring bonus

Résumé du poste

First Student in East Aurora, NY is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair school buses for the East Aurora School District. You will help keep students safe and on time, with a focus on reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families in our community.

This full-time day-shift role offers an hourly rate of $27.00–$28.00, a $7,500 hiring bonus, company-paid ASE testing and CDL Class B training, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Tool set ownership to complete duties.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety.
• Diagnose and perform repairs on brakes, engine, suspensions, transmissions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Connaissances

Diesel/Automotive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Driver's license

CDL Class B

Tool set

ASE certification

Computer skills

Formation

Technical school education

Outils

ASE testing materials

CDL Class B training

Description du poste

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic in East Aurora, NY serving the East Aurora School District! Pay Rate: $27.00-$28.00 Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm ***$7,500 HIRING BONUS*** If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus here in Auburn is local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Hourly Rate: $27.00-$28.00 (NOT flat rate)
• Bonus rate increase $.25 for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more)
• Full-time Monday–Friday 6:00am-2:30pm day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

Paid holidays and vacation time.

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.

Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

Summary: As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – Company paid training provided.
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence